Photos: Braves-Dodgers finale filled with drama at SunTrust Park

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Photos: Braves-Dodgers finale filled with drama at SunTrust Park

The Atlanta Braves close out series against NL leading Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Rafael Ortega (18) celebrates at home plate after hitting a grand slam to give Atlanta a, 5-3, lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Rafael Ortega hits a grand slam to give the Braves a, 5-3, lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Rafael Ortega (right) is congratulated by teammate Matt Joyce at home plate after hitting a grand slam to take a, 5-3, lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves Rafael Ortega (right) is greeted by Adeiny Hechavarria and Matt Joyce hitting a grand slam to against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna pulls up at first base after just missing a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves' Ronald Acuna is out attempting to steal second base during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is tagged out by Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager as he attempted to steal second base in the third inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. Acuna was removed by manager Brian Snitker after the play.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna leaves the field in the third inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. Acuna was pulled from the game by manager Brian Snitker for not running out a fly ball.

The ball careens off the glove of Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna beyond the SunTrust Park wall - a three-run homer by Los Angeles' Cody Bellinger during the first inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna tosses his glove after failing to come down with a home run ball off the bat of the Dodgers' Cody Bellinger during the first inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Rafael Ortega - who entered the game after Ronald Acuna exited the game - reacts to hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves pitcher Max Fried allowed eight hits and three runs over five innings Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, against the Los Angeles Dodgers at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves reliever Shane Greene keeps the Dodgers from scoring during the 8th inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Reliever Chris Martin holds the Braves' 5-3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves reliever Mark Melancon is congratulated by catcher Brian McCann after closing out the 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Rafael Ortega (18) celebrates with teammates after winning just their second series over the Dodgers in 11 years Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (left) and Matt Joyce give Rafael Ortega, who hit a game-winning grand slam in the sixth, a Gatorade bath at the end of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

The Los Angeles Dodgers look on from the dugout during the 9th inning as they fall, 5-3, to the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

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Braves outfielder Rafael Ortega (18) celebrates at home plate after hitting a grand slam to give Atlanta a, 5-3, lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

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